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Best Places to Live in Philippines

11 Best Places to Live in The Philippines
The Philippines is known for its big cities, breathtakingly beautiful beaches, friendly Filipinos and low cost of living. Where are the best places to live in the Philippines? Expats, digital nomads and retirees share their favorite places to live.
Expat Philippines: 6 Best Places to Live in The Philippines
With its low cost of living, beautiful beaches, bustling cities and hot climate, expats have been flocking to the Philippines for years. Here are six of the best places for expats to live in the Philippines.
Healthcare in Philippines

9 Healthcare & Health Insurance Tips for Expats in the Philippines
Expats in the Philippines have a lot to say about the quality of medical care, hospitals, prescription medicine availability and health insurance in the Philippines.

Expats in Philippines offer advice about healthcare in Philippines..
An Expat Exchange member talks about healthcare services, hospitals and health insurance in Angeles City.

An expat in the Philippines urges newcomers to get health insurance. Without insurance, she explained that you'll need to have a lot of cash on hand for emergency treatment. She talks about her son's hospital stay for a broken arm.

An expat in Bontoc, Philippines has found I have found the provincial and municipal hospitals to be of excellent quality for her ordinary health care needs. For specialists, she and her husband go to Baguio City, a six hour drive. In an emergency that required high-tech equipment, a patient would b...

An expat in Batangas says that Batangas Emergency Care is a hospital with high quality care and services. He advises newcomers to get to know local doctors, hospitals and dentists.

An expat in the Philippines advises expats to get health insurance if they can afford it, but warns that it's difficult to get if you are already over 60. He explains that private hospitals have astronomic bills compared to public.
Moving to Philippines

Moving to the Philippines: 7 Things to Know Before You Move to the Philippines
Expats moving to the Philippines join others that have moved there for work or a lower cost of living during retirement. It's critical to understand what the realities of living there are, but those that successfully make the adjustment believe it is a good place to live.

Expats in Philippines offer advice about Moving to Philippines.
Reports from Members about Moving to Philippines
Real Estate & Rentals in Philippines

Rentals and Real Estate in popular cities and towns in Philippines.
Members in Philippines talk about the Buying Real Estate in Philippines.
Living in Philippines

2023 Expat Guide to Living in Philippines
Expats, digital nomads & retirees talk about what it's like living in Philippines.

Expats, digital nomads & retirees talk about what it's like living in Philippines.
Reports from Members about Living In Philippines
Pros and Cons of Living in the Philippines
The Philippines attracts the interest of expats from all over the world - truly has a lot to offer for a variety of different people. However, it's also important to understand the pitfalls that can be avoided with appropriate homework and preparation.
10 Tips for Living in The Philippines
Expats seem to unanimously agree that the best thing about living in the Philippines is the Filipino people. The cost of living is another thing to love. Expats share their tips and experiences living in The Philippines.

Members Philippines talk about the pros & cons of living in Philippines.
Reports from Members about Culture Shock in Philippines
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Questions & Answers:
- What do I need to know before moving to Philippines?
- How do I find a place to live in Philippines?
- What is a typical expat home or apartment like in Philippines?
- What is the average cost of housing in Philippines?
- Should I buy or rent a home in Philippines?
- What should I pack when moving to Philippines?
- What cultural faux pas should I try to avoid making in Philippines?
- Why do people move to Philippines?
- How are healthcare services Philippines?
- What are medical services in Philippines like?
- What are typical rents in Philippines?
- What appliances are typically included in a rental?
Alabang
Expats' Guide to Alabang
Expats, digital nomads & retirees talk about what it's like living in Alabang.

Expats offer insight into the cost of living in Alabang.

Expats offer advice about Buying & Renting Homes in Alabang.
Angeles City

5 Tips for Living in Angeles City, Philippines
Expats living in Angeles in the City live in a highly urbanized city that is fairly close to Manila. The former Clark U.S. Air Force Base is in Angeles and part of the Clark Freeport Zone.

2023 Expat Guide to Living in Angeles City
Expats, digital nomads & retirees talk about what it's like living in Angeles City.

Expats in Angeles City talk about healthcare in Angeles City.

Expats in Angeles City offer advice about Moving to Angeles City.

Expats offer insight into the cost of living in Angeles City.

Expats offer advice about Buying & Renting Homes in Angeles City.
Davao

Expats offer insight into the cost of living in Davao.
Manila

5 Tips For Living In Manila
Expats in Manila have reported many of the same themes since the inception of Expat Exchange. Read some basic facts and tips about this Philippine city (and metro area) on the island of Luzon.

2023 Expat Guide to Living in Manila
Expats, digital nomads & retirees talk about what it's like living in Manila.

Expats offer insight into the cost of living in Manila.
Pasay City
Expats' Guide to Pasay City
Expats, digital nomads & retirees talk about what it's like living in Pasay City.

Expats in Pasay City offer advice about Moving to Pasay City.

Expats offer insight into the cost of living in Pasay City.

Expats offer advice about Buying & Renting Homes in Pasay City.